Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL5

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was launched 8 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the E-PL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the E-PL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL5 is 73 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL5.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.